EP3158256A2 - Sicherheitsanordnung für einen fahrzeugtank - Google Patents
Sicherheitsanordnung für einen fahrzeugtankInfo
- Publication number
- EP3158256A2 EP3158256A2 EP14894943.1A EP14894943A EP3158256A2 EP 3158256 A2 EP3158256 A2 EP 3158256A2 EP 14894943 A EP14894943 A EP 14894943A EP 3158256 A2 EP3158256 A2 EP 3158256A2
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- safety arrangement
- lid
- housing
- arrangement according
- fuel tank
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 description 33
- LCGLNKUTAGEVQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N Dimethyl ether Chemical compound COC LCGLNKUTAGEVQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 6
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- VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N methane Chemical compound C VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a safety arrangement for a liquefied gas fuel tank, which is adapted to release an excessive pressure in a safe way.
- the safety arrangement is especially suitable for use with DME fuel.
- DME dimethyl ether
- An object of the invention is therefore to provide an improved safety arrangement for a liquefied gas fuel tank for a vehicle.
- the object of the invention is achieved in that the safety arrangement further comprises a housing mounted on the fuel tank and having an outer opening closed by a lid, where the pressure release valve is arranged in the housing and where the housing is provided with an outlet pipe having an outlet opening, and where the lid is adapted to melt at a predefined temperature, thereby allowing the liquefied gas to exit the pressure release valve through the outer opening of the housing when the pressure release valve is open and the lid has melted.
- the liquefied gas fuel may e.g. be D E.
- the safety arrangement is adapted to allow a small controlled fuel release down to the ground from the fuel tank caused by an excessive pressure, and to allow a large fuel release in another direction when the fuel tank is exposed to excessive heat, caused e.g. by a fire.
- the safety arrangement is provided with an outlet pipe having an outlet opening directed downwards, towards the ground.
- the released fuel which will be in the form of gas, is heavier than air which means that the gas will be discharged to the ground in a controlled way, and cannot accidentally flow towards a hot item on the vehicle.
- the pressure release valve is arranged in a housing.
- the outer opening of the housing is provided with a gas tight lid which allows small amounts of gas to be directed through an outlet pipe, and where the lid will melt at a high temperature.
- the gas or liquid can in this case discharge through the outer opening of the housing. Due to the high pressure, the fuel will be discharged in a jet containing both gas and liquid. By letting the fuel out in a radial direction not pointing towards the fire will prevent the fuel from adding energy to the fire.
- the lid is preferably made from a transparent plastic having a relatively low melting temperature. In this way, the lid will melt when the fuel tank is exposed to excessive heat, such as from a fire.
- a further advantage of having a transparent lid is that it is possible to see the state of the pressure release valve.
- the pressure release valve is provided with a one way cap which will come off when the pressure release valve opens, e.g. to release a small amount of gas. When the excessive gas has been released, the pressure release valve will close again, but the cap will remain off.
- Fig. 1 shows a schematic vehicle having a fuel tank provided with a safety arrangement according to the invention
- Fig. 2 shows a schematic fuel tank provided with a safety arrangement according to the invention
- Fig. 3 shows a safety arrangement according to the invention.
- Fig. 1 shows a schematic vehicle 1 having a cab 2 and a goods compartment 3.
- the vehicle 1 is standing on a ground 4.
- the vehicle is provided with a fuel tank 10 adapted for a liquefied gas, such as DME.
- the fuel tank shown in Fig. 2, is in this example provided with a filling inlet 11 adapted for the filling of the fuel tank with fuel.
- the inlet is provided with a gas tight connection such that liquefied gas can be filled. It is also possible to mount the filling inlet on another position on the truck, e.g. on the chassis, and connect the filling inlet to the tank with a flexible pressure hose.
- the fuel tank also comprises an outlet for a fuel supply line adapted to feed fuel to the engine, and an inlet for a fuel return line from the engine (not shown).
- Further components that may be arranged inside or at the fuel tank is a fuel pump, a fuel filter, an excess flow valve or a fill stop valve.
- the fuel tank may further be provided with one or more sensors, such as a fuel level sensor, a pressure sensor or a temperature sensor.
- the fuel tank is further provided with a safety arrangement 12. It is possible to arrange more than one safety arrangement on a fuel tank.
- the safety arrangement is arranged above the maximal allowed fuel level of the fuel tank.
- the safety arrangement 12 comprises a housing 13, here in the form of a pipe shaped flange, fixedly mounted to the fuel tank, e.g.
- the fuel tank and the housing may be made from metal or a composite material, such as a fibre-reinforced plastic.
- the housing is provided with an outlet pipe 14 having an outlet opening 19 directed downwards, towards the ground 4.
- the housing 13 is further provided with an outer opening 20 which is closed by a lid 7, where the lid is adapted to melt at a predefined temperature.
- the lid 17 is made from plastic, such as polycarbonate, and is in one example transparent, such that it is possible to see through the lid.
- the lid is preferably gas tight and is provided with a sealing ring.
- Fig. 3 shows a detail of the safety arrangement 12.
- a pressure release valve 15 is arranged in the housing 13.
- the pressure release valve is adapted to open at a predefined pressure level, which preferably corresponds to safety regulations.
- the release pressure level may e.g. be 27 bar.
- the pressure release valve is spring-loaded such that it will close when the pressure decreases after the pressure release valve has opened. In such a case, small amounts of gas can be released when the pressure in the fuel tank rises above the predefined pressure. Such a situation may occur e.g. when the vehicle has been parked in the sun and the tank has warmed up such that the pressure exceeds the predefined pressure level.
- the pressure release valve With a spring-loaded pressure release valve, it is secured that only a small amount of gas is released, as the resealing pressure is set at approximately 90% of the release pressure. The released gas will flow through the outlet pipe down towards the ground. It is of advantage to be able to see if the pressure release valve has been opened or not. It is thus possible to provide the pressure release valve with a cap 16, preferably red and made from plastic. The cap is mounted on the pressure release valve in a removable way, such that the cap will be pushed off when the pressure release valve opens. When the pressure release valve closes again, the cap will be off which can be detected by a driver. The lid 17 is attached to the housing with screws 18, such that the lid can be removed or replaced in an easy way. It is thus possible to remount the cap on the pressure release valve after an inspection, if the pressure release valve has opened.
- the pressure in the fuel tank will rise such that the pressure release valve will open.
- the lid will melt and the fuel will be discharged radially, away from the fire.
- the fuel is discharged through the outer opening 20 of the housing, which is now open. Since the fuel will have a high pressure, the fuel consisting of fuel both in a gas state and in a liquid state, will jet out of the tank in a direction not pointing downwards.
- the amount of gas or liquid that has to be released is large.
- the safety arrangement will release a small amount of gas from the fuel tank caused by an excessive pressure in a controlled direction, and will release larger amounts of fuel in a radial direction when the fuel tank is exposed to excessive heat, caused e.g. by a fire. Small amounts of fuel will be released downwards, towards the ground, which is considered to be a safe and controlled way of releasing small amounts of gas being heavier than air. Larger amounts of fuel will be jetted out radially from the fuel tank. In this way, the fuel will not reach a fire on the ground.
- the invention is not to be regarded as being limited to the embodiments described above, a number of additional variants and modifications being possible within the scope of the subsequent patent claims.
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- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Cooling, Air Intake And Gas Exhaust, And Fuel Tank Arrangements In Propulsion Units (AREA)
- Filling Or Discharging Of Gas Storage Vessels (AREA)
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